Applied Linguistics week 3

What is the main distinction between English as a Foreign Language (EFL) and English as a Second Language (ESL)?

• EFL is used in countries where English has no official status, while ESL is used in countries where English is an official or dominant language.

• ESL is only used in academic settings, while EFL is used in daily communication.

• EFL speakers acquire English naturally, while ESL speakers must study it formally.

• EFL learners always become fluent, while ESL learners rarely do.

Which of the following is an example of an EFL learning context?

• A Chinese student studying English in Canada.

• A German student using English daily in South Africa.

• A Spanish-speaking student learning English in Argentina.

• A French speaker living in the UK and attending an English-speaking school.

In an ESL setting, English is typically:

• Used mainly in classrooms but rarely in daily life.

• Limited to interactions between tourists.

• A primary language of communication in the surrounding society.

• Only spoken at advanced levels.

Which of the following best describes English as an International Language (EIL)?

• English used as a common medium of communication across different native languages.

• English that only follows native-speaker norms.

• English used exclusively in former British colonies.

• English used by immigrants in English-speaking countries.

The concept of English as a Lingua Franca (ELF) refers to:

• English spoken exclusively in European countries.

• A variety of English spoken in inner-circle countries.

• English spoken among non-native speakers for communication.

• A simplified version of English with a fixed grammar.

A Korean businessperson communicating in English with a Turkish colleague at an international conference is an example of:

• English as a Foreign Language

• English as a Second Language

• Inner Circle English

• English as a Lingua Franca

What is a key idea behind the concept of Global Englishes?

• Only inner-circle varieties of English are legitimate.

• English should only be taught by native speakers.

• English is evolving differently in various regions and cultures.

• There is only one correct way to speak English.

According to Kachru’s model, the “Inner Circle” refers to:

• Countries where English is widely spoken but not an official language.

• Countries where English is used only in education.

• Countries where English is never used.

• Countries where English is the native language, such as the UK and the USA.

India and Nigeria are classified in which of Kachru’s circles?

• Outer Circle

• Inner Circle

• ELF Circle

• Expanding Circle

Which of the following countries belongs to the Expanding Circle?

• Australia

• Canada

• Singapore

• Brazil